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Evaluation of business risk management strategies for hog production in Alberta (2008-2012)

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This paper assesses the magnitude of margin losses by Alberta hog producers in the period 2008 to 2012 that could have been reduced or avoided had they used certain business risk management... More ≫

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This paper assesses the magnitude of margin losses by Alberta hog producers in the period 2008 to 2012 that could have been reduced or avoided had they used certain business risk management strategies. Three price risk management strategies are analysed and compared to selling hogs in the cash market: routine hedging, selective hedging, and forward contracting. In addition, the Hog Price Insurance Program offered by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation is evaluated for the September 2012 hog contract settlement.

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Forest jobs action plan

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Provides an overview of the Government of Alberta's action plan to support a sustainable, long-term supply of forest jobs and fibre access for Alberta's forest industry.

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Building strength, inspiring hope : a provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention 2019 - 2024

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the... More ≫

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the development of new stakeholder-identified initiatives to meet the needs of the youth and families they serve.

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Alberta Spatial Price Survey

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The Alberta Spatial Price Survey measures price differences between selected Alberta communities for a basket of goods and services at a specific point in time, using Edmonton as the index base.... More ≫

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The Alberta Spatial Price Survey measures price differences between selected Alberta communities for a basket of goods and services at a specific point in time, using Edmonton as the index base. This means that Edmonton is benchmarked at 100.0 and serves as the basis of comparison. As such, communities having an index value above (or below) 100.0 experienced higher (or lower) prices than Edmonton for a particular basket of commodities.

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Purchasing honey bees or equipment in Alberta : questions to ask and things to consider

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This resource outlines important questions to ask and things to consider when planning to purchase honey bees or beekeeping equipment in Alberta.

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Alberta broadband strategy 2022 : connecting Albertans, growing the economy

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The Alberta Broadband Strategy sets out how the province will achieve universal connectivity, bringing high-speed internet to every Alberta household and business by the end of 2026-2027 fiscal year.

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Marketing essentials

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To succeed, any business must make its products or services known to potential buyers. Business owners will learn how to define their target audience, convey the key benefits they are selling and... More ≫

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To succeed, any business must make its products or services known to potential buyers. Business owners will learn how to define their target audience, convey the key benefits they are selling and prepare to create marketing materials.

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Temporary onsite wastewater treatment system at work camps : guidance document

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Guidance document to clarify existing and new requirements for sewage treatment and disposal systems in the work camp industry. This guidance document applies to daily sewage effluent volumes of... More ≫

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Guidance document to clarify existing and new requirements for sewage treatment and disposal systems in the work camp industry. This guidance document applies to daily sewage effluent volumes of less than 25 cubic metres (5500 Imperial gallons).

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